Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) members on October 1 held a fourth set of dual public hearings on a mixed-use development proposed for Hawleyville, which i...
DANBURY — The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut (CAWC) has announced that $35,000 from the state’s new Regional Initiative Grant program has been awarded...
First Selectman Pat Llodra is seeking residents to fill several opening on local appointed boards and commissions. In some cases the appointments are required t...
HARTFORD — A Sherman man pleaded guilty on October 6 to one count of conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids in a drug trafficking case which has 11 defendan...
The Newtown Education Foundation (NEF) held an open public forum on Monday, October 5, at Reed Intermediate School.
Kristen Bonacci and Casey Ragan, two of NEF’...
Carl Kuhne, 80, of Sandy Hook, husband of Karen (Koniecki) Kuhne, died October 5, after a brief illness. He was born in Waterbury, August 23, 1935, and was a so...
Louis Reszoly, Sr, 84, of Newtown, formerly of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, died peacefully October 5 at his home, with his family by his side. He was ...
The Working Women’s Forum, an association of local professionals and entrepreneurs, will feature “Effective Negotiating: Create A Win-Win Environment.” The even...
The Newtown Sustainable Energy Commission has launched a new initiative, beginning in October, to bring solar panel systems to residents and businesses.
The fir...
The Newtown Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC) has donated copies of the movies that were screened last year as part of the inaugural Sunday Cinema Series presenta...
We all know the powers that be float a high number at the voters. If they get that passed they are in hog heaven,they have plenty of fat in the original proposal.The voters will now be shamed into passing the revised budget. I say we vote it down again and see how creative they can get with the numbers.We all know plenty of fat is laced in the proposals.
I, too, love that flagpole. I approach it in the southbound lane, as Mr Gardner described, and it’s an inspiring way to start my day. In addition to all it stands for, it tells me something, whether it’s furling in the wind, or hanging quietly when weather is still, sometimes boldly majestic, sometimes sad or unsure. A gem like no other.
I know it generates angst with traffic; approached with the appropriate level of caution, it should not be such a problem. Can’t really blame the flagpole, it doesn’t move.
I hope it’s there long after I’m gone, and inspires others as well. Thank you Mr Gardner and all the other current, previous, and even future Keepers of the Flagpole.
$500,000 surplus? Funny how money just shows up when you squeeze. And where did this surplus come from? Our tax dollars, right? I say vote NO again and let's see how much more money they can find.
Very few Republicans in the House have any backbone. They are just glad to be there and would rather cave to Democrat wishes than play hardball to get things done.